#Browns CB and #Guardians minority owner Denzel Ward delivers the ⚾️ for Game 1 https://t.co/fwhX22n3r7 Via @RuiterWrongFAN on X
What happened: Ward handled the ceremonial ball delivery before Cleveland's Game 1 opener. The Browns cornerback also entered the spotlight as a Guardians minority owner for the club's first postseason game of 2026.
Why it matters: The appearance extends Ward's recent move into the Guardians' ownership group and gives Cleveland a crossover moment between its NFL and MLB fan bases. It also puts a familiar local face on the field as October baseball opens in Cleveland.
By the numbers: Ward recorded 39 tackles and one interception in 15 games for the Browns in 2025, per ESPN. Cleveland drafted him fourth overall in 2018.
What to watch: Attention now shifts to the opener itself and whether the Guardians can turn the pregame buzz into a strong start in Game 1.